H. ‘Rising Star’
Hosta ‘Rising Star’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5a (Large) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Dawn's Early Light', 'Rising Star' was registered in 2013 and is distinguished by its green leaves with pale yellow margins that are notably lighter than those of its parent. This large cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump with intensely corrugated, broadly ovate leaves.
In the Garden
'Rising Star' reaches a mature spread of approximately 46 inches (117 cm) and a height of 18 inches (46 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or in mixed perennial borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its moderate growth rate and substantial leaf texture provide reliable structure in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 46 in (116.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | golden yellow with .25 to .375in (0.6 to 1.0cm) wide, pale yellow, heavy ripples margins; intensely corrugated |
| Seasonal colour change | bright yellow in spring turns greenish yellow with season |
| Notable characteristics | lighter, pale yellow margin than parent |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Dawn's Early Light' — H. ‘Dawn’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5a, large size):
- H. ‘Wave Runner’ (2007)
- H. ‘Star-kissed’ (2006)
- H. ‘Greased Lightning’ (2005)
- H. ‘Pianissimo’ (2004)
- H. ‘Chippewa’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4697